How To Catch Baby Feral Kittens
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How to catch baby feral kittens. If you see a stray kitten and you want to catch it try setting out a humane trap intended for safely confining small animals. This works best with very young kittens. Step 2 scoop the kittens up and use them as bait to get the momma kitten into an enclosed space such as a garage or laundry room. A hand coming at the kittens frightens them which may cause them to hiss or bite.
Make this first physical contact brief. The process of catching kitten without a trap takes at least 3 4 days. I have taken in feral kittens for decades. Be prepared with all the materials you may need and a prior appointment with a vet.
A momma cat nursing kittens will appreciate the food and while you shouldn t expect to tame her in a few days you can definitely get her used to your presence. If there are more than one place a snug blanket in a box and let the litter warm each other while you hold each in turn. One of the kittens in this litter was paralyzed with fear. If the kitten remains calm grip it securely by the nape of the neck put the towel on your lap and set it on the towel.
The easier to tame. Keep in mind that depending on the size of the kitten a trap for adult cats may be too large leaving room for the kitten to escape. Place cat food or a treat like canned fish into the trap then patiently wait for the kitten to go inside. Here is a wa.
This allows the baby to warm up gradually which is important. Slide the carry bag door to the closed position as soon as the kitten walks into the carrier. Stroke the kitten s body while speaking in soft reassuring tones then release. Sudden heat can be just as dangerous.
When it does approach the trap slowly and quietly and try not to make any sudden movements or loud sounds that will. Place the opening of the carrier bag in front of the gate and wait for the kitten to enter the carrier.